EVERGREEN NATURAL RESOURCES - MONTOYA 14 Gas Extraction Facility, Cokedale, Colorado

EVERGREEN NATURAL RESOURCES - MONTOYA 14 is a gas extraction facility situated in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 4.2 miles northwest of Cokedale. The facility is operational and falls under the NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), indicating its role in both natural gas and natural gas liquids production. The facility operates within the United States regulatory framework governed by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas pipelines. As a gas extraction site in Colorado, it is subject to state-level regulations from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC), which oversees drilling, production, and environmental compliance. The facility's location in the Raton Basin suggests it may target coalbed methane or conventional gas reservoirs. This facility contributes to the regional gas supply in southeastern Colorado. Its proximity to the town of Cokedale and the Purgatoire River valley places it in a semi-arid environment with mixed agricultural and energy land use. The operational status indicates ongoing production, supporting local energy infrastructure and economic activity.

The facility is located in a semi-arid region of southeastern Colorado, characterized by grasslands and the Purgatoire River valley. Gas extraction activities in this area may involve water usage for hydraulic fracturing and produced water management. Proximity to populated areas like Cokedale requires adherence to setback regulations and emissions controls. The region experiences moderate seismic risk, and facilities must comply with Colorado's strict methane emission rules.